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2013 Subaru Legacy repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 72 repairs.
2013 Subaru Legacy engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Subaru Legacy 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.0L H4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 44000 mi £640 |
Glowplugs replaced after one failed. |
2013 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17300 mi | Oil consumption very high after oil change. Two quarts missing after 1000 miles. Determined that oil was not filled to capacity. Oil added by owner when light came on and dealer found nothing wrong. No further action necessary. |
| 40000 mi | Engine is showing signs of burning oil.Dealer switched oil from recommended synthetic to conventional, which breaks down faster and will reduce burning.Means more frequent oil changes and more maintenance for a car promising longer oil life. |
| 48000 mi | Oil consumption is about 1 quart every 3000 miles. Subaru responded by recommending I put in 6.9 quarts of oil per oil change, not 6.0 the manual states. Now it consumes the excess oil and needs more every 4500 miles (6000 per oil change) |
| 68000 mi | Oil consumption previously reported confirmed. Consumes 0.5 quarts every 1000 miles. Decided to live with it as Subaru wants to charge me an engine rebuild with only 69,000 mile on it - not happening. Will pollute the environment with my car built by a company that claims to be in support of a green environment. |
| 134000 mi US $1100 |
The ignition coils needed replacing after 134,000 miles. Four of the six were cracked, so replaced all six of them. |
2013 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 72000 mi | Short block replacement covered under oil consumption lawsuit letter |
| 9000 mi | The car would not start upon turning key. Subaru stated computer was unresponsive and performed factory reset and problem did not reoccur. The car would not start upon turning key. Subaru stated computer was unresponsive and performed factory reset and problem did not reoccur. Dealer fixed under warranty. |
| 76260 mi C $175 |
exhaust system |
| 157761 mi C $2780 |
Several hoses were brittle and replaced |
| 81000 mi | Excessive oil consumption of over .5 qt per 1200 miles, see class action lawsuit settlement. Replaced short block assembly per TSB. |
| 17000 mi | oil comsumption problem |
| 12000 mi | Retensioned squeaking serpentine belt under warranty. |
| 23200 mi | Dealer replaced squeaking serpentine belt under warranty. Squeaking was actually worse after dealer retensioned the belt and claimed the problem was resolved. |
| 20000 mi | Squeaking serpentine belt (again). Dealer replaced bent, tensioners and idlers under warranty. |
| 37500 mi | Check engine light came on, brake light flashing, cruise control indicator flashing. Took in for service, diagnostics indicated problem with right cam vvt valve. Problem recurred next day. |
| 37900 mi | Continuing intermittent problem of check engine light on (solid), brake light flashing and cruise control indicator flashing. |
| 2000 mi | Electrical short took out the transmission control module and fuel pump module. Car flared up with 4 warning lights, and had to be towed to dealership. Repairs took ages, since every step had to be authorized by Subaru of America. |
| 43300 mi US $100 |
Engine oil is consumed too quickly. They performed an oil consumption test, but they performed the test incorrectly and claim that no consumption occurs. They did not fix it and the problem still exists. |
2013 Subaru Legacy 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD
| 49700 mi | excessive oil consumption. |
| 115000 mi US $1200 |
New clutch installed. |
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